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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

hour before she had been forgotten and
speculation was entirely taken up with
her big house. Now there are several
clubs lighting for the possession of 1t. 1T
Will undoubtedly be the finest clubhouse
in the world. 1t will not be sold for less
than 81, 100000.
thought L would never get through
with the Astors that day. for on the block
above the Stewart house | met William
Astor and William Waldorf Astor, the
only sen and coming head of the richest
oil American famIlies-ior | believe that
1t IL generally believed now that the
wealth OF the Astors is greater than of
the Vanderbilts. They were grave and
solemn men-these two-walking with
their heads bent forward and their eyes
ON the ground. AS they passed the town
mouse OF Mrs. Coleman Dayton, one of
the Astor daughters, both of the men
glanced up at the windows Of the house,
but no one was there to recognize them.
The younger Astor is u fine-looking man,
tall, broad shouldered and strong. with a
face OF dignity and repose. He is finan-
cier, novelist. playwright and athlete,
but doubtif all his wealth and the reali-
cation of his success thus far in various
professions does much to do away with
the gloom that must result from the i'll
ness OF his family.
glanced at brougham that drove by
and saw the ford face Of another Of New
1ork's wealthy doctors, William Todd
Helmuth, who was rolling rapidly down
town-to see one of the wealthiest spins
tiers in America probably. Heis retained
at salary OF $10,0 900 year to look after
the health of Miss Catherine Wolf, who
lies dangerously Ill in her big house on
Madison square. Her millions are of no
more use 10 her than Mrs. Astor's.
Columns might be written about tn e
SICK rich OF New York. fell to thinking
OF them as the carriages rolled by. In
every other one were pale and laneuid.
looking women wrapped in furs and star
ing out of the windows with leaden eyes.
They were a dreary-lOoking crew. Pow
erty and health make a better cOmbina-
nation than Illness and millions every day
in the week. BLAKELY HALL.
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GETTING IN HIS WORK.
What the Correspondents Say Sena-
tor Brown is Doing.

hok AONh as Doih1s
The Washington Sunday Herald hints
at some interesting disclosures to come.
1t Gays: "The Hon. Joe Brown, Senator
from Georgia, has got in his work upon
the administration with his accustomed
neatness and dispatch. The amlable gen.
tleman named is good Halter. He be-
lieves he has been despitefully used by
the President and Secretary OF State, and
he has been awaiting a favorable oppor-
tunity to get even. He thinks he has
found it. Last week Senator Brown In
troduced a resolution calling upon the
President and Secretary of State to fur
nish the Senate with all the correspond
ence between the government and the
Hon. Henry r. Jackson, late United
States Minister to Mexico. and
also with any facts not In the
correspondence relating to the resig-
nation OF that official. If my informa-
ton be correct this resolution will I'M
earth and give to the public some of
the most vigorous and pungent official
correspondence that ever ensued between
a foreign minister and his chief. Gen.
Jackson, the Minister in question, Is an
experienced diplomat. He was Minister
to Austria early In Mr.. Buchanan's adj
ministration, and was relieved, l be-
lieve, by the Hon. j. CLANCY Jones, Of
Pennsylvania. Gen. Jackson is very bit
ter in mis- sentiments and expressions rela-
tive to his treatment by the administra-
ton, or rather the State Department. He
wrote personal letter to the President
direct while In Mexico, which Gov. Brown
is especially DESTROYS to have given TO the
country. Gen. jackson, among other
things, declares that when the officers of
an American ship, which had been driven
into the harbor of TampIco by storms,
were arrested and imprisoned by
the Mexican authorities upon the char2e
of smuggling, and their vessel and cargo
seized, condemned and sold, he repre-
scented the matter fully to the State De-
partment, urging that something be done
toward the protection of Americans in
Mexico, and that his earnest, respectful
request was treated with contemptuous
silence. The failure of our government
TO protect its people emboldened the Next
cans, and the life or property OF an Ameri-
can is absolutely unprotected in that
country. This and other causes of griev-
arce Minister Jackson set forth with
characteristic trankness and plainness Of
speech in letter to the President, which
will probably come to light with the rest
OF the papers asked for under this resolu-
ton. Mr.. Brown says he thinks they will
be mighty interesting reading"
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THE HOUSE OF THEASTORS
THE FAMILY'S OBJECTION TO
NEWSPAP PER PUBLICITY,

Their g 'oomE Mansions on Fifth Ave
nue. The Ill-Health of John Jacob
Astor--Mrs. William Actors Malady
Kept Secret-The Wealth of the Astors
Believed to be Greater Than the Van
derbilts,
NEW YORK. Feb. 12.-One may see some
suggestive things in the course Of a walk
on Fifth avenue. l was making my way
slowly northward along the big thorough
fare the other day when l was obliged to
halt so as to allow one of the richest men
in the world to pass in front CT me. 1t
was at the corner of Thirty third street.
There are two houses on the long block
one on either corner, while the big garden
that lies between them is hidden from
public view by high brick wall. In the
rear are stables from which stretch long
rows Of houses down 10 Broadway. The
two mansions are similar huge brick
structures with big windows and massive
doors. They are the most substantial
looking of all the great houses in New
York. The one on the corner of Thirty
fourth street is John William Astor's;
that ON the corner below is his brothers.,
John Jacob AstOr's.
As stepped over the curb on my way
up town comfortable old family carriage
drove up in front of John Jacob Astor's
house, and the footman jumped to the
ground and softly opened the door. At
the same instant watchful butler with
in the house threw open the big front
doors. while another footman in quiet
house livery hurried by him. and descend
tE- the stone steps. quickly threw open
the iron gate aud stood su bmisslvely be-
hind it. The butler, a most substantial
grave and important looking tunctionary,
kept sharp eye on the other servants as
be stood IN the doorway. They all stood
as though carved in stone, while the
coachman stared straight ahead, fixed and
Am m
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! AN AsToR MANSION.

Presently grave but rather good
hatured looking gentleman, with clear
cut face. snowy mutton-chop whiskers
and decidedly fashionable attire. ahghted
from the carriage and stretched his legs
with a half sigh Of relief. He was one of
New York's most distinguished physi-
clans, DIR. Fordyce Barker. He leaned
into the vehicle and said few words in
the professional tones, and then MIR.
Aston himself pushed the heavy fur rugs
from his legs and climbed feebly out. He
was as melancholy specimen of man
as / could wish to see, despite his hum
dred and more millions, and he stood there
in the bright winter sunlight half bent
forward and reaching out impotently for
DR.. Barker's arm. But ne was fine
looking old man despite his i'll health, and
when DIR. Barker spoke to him he an
swered with a courteous smile and an
effort at cheerfulness. The tootman left
the carriage door as the two gentlemen
walked slowly toward the house, and
gathering up the rugs and furs carried
them to the footman who stood by the gate
and piled them in his arms. This footman
closed the gate and softly followed the
footstepsSf the invalid and his medical
adviser through the big doors. Mr.. Astor
spoke quietly to the old butler, and the
Buffers face lighted up with look of
dHeCJlOu as genuine as any IHlHE L ever
saw. Then the footman with the furs
tiptoed into the house, and the big doors
closed. On the sidewalk the other foot
man slammed the door OF the carriage,
took his place beside the sedate coachman
and rolled away.
had stopped to allow the physician and
his charge to pass, and as / wandered
slowly on 1 glanced up at the other big
Astor mansion. The blinds of every
window were down and 1t looked as
mournful as an abandoned church In a
desert. Sorrow dwelt In this house, too.
The doors were closed to callers and the
hOspitable entertainments that have made
1t known all over the world will not occur
there again for a long while to come.
Mrs. William Astor-wife OF the brother
Of the man whom had seen but mo-
ment before-was in retirement, and her
town house was closed at the very height
OF the season for the first time in It's his
tory. She fell ill some time ago and ner
illness was at once shrouded in the
densest mystery. 1t has always been the
policy of the family to avoid publicity in
every way. Nothing that they do ever
gets into the papers il 1t is possible for
them to prevent it. Mrs. William Astor
Is the most brilliant and notable society
leader that New York has ever had, and
she gave dignity to the circle over which
she presided when the inoursion OF the
suddenly rich people and the fast set
Tended to make society wild scramble,
just after the close OF the war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

FRIENDS of Judge Manning, Minister to
Mexico, claim to have positive assurances
thai he will be confirmed. They do not I'M
dertake TO explain the Senate's delay in act
ing on the nom nation, but are sure that il
has no unfavorabe significance. IL is fact
that the Senate is taking Its time at this sea-
sion ABOUT all nom atoms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

HE WAS DERIDED.-It is not eXpedient IN
carrying on ConversatiV n with colorod Per
sons to use words that are not clearly within
their range of comprehension. An Austin
Eastern Texas white man had married a
negro woman. NV as he not derided?" asked
the Bostonian. HE was, sab. Dey rided
him out of town on Il rail.''-Tesds Strings.
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PhIIlIps' Digsatibie Cocoa

Makes a very delicious and nourishing drink.
1t Is particularly adapted for persons OF weak
digestion, differing therein from all other CO.
coas in the market. In half-pound and five-
pound cases. Kept by all druggists and gro
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WANTED. Boarding Stock ~ fe.:oAA bts
w terms, az DUDLEY C0Sts N.tH,'< =
and Sales Stables, West Broad ha1 Nlhs'e
streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

Mems business suits selling for Sc 40 at
the Famous" 40 Congress street, three
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

nor rent, for the summer,a parlor floor Of
Il four connected rooms, suitable for house,
keeping, Furnished or unfur nished; centrally
located, near Bull street. X. S. CLAGHORN,
IS Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

EOR RENT, one nice large furnished front
Il room. with ali conveniences. transient or
permanent. at 81 Ahercorn street.
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Rcdai9 10 Reut.

EOR RENT, at No. 1853 state. street, east OF
l. Barnard, fronting south on Ielfalr Place,
second floor, consisting of four nice rooms
with private bath room and closet on same
floor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

TOR RENT, a nicely furnished south room.
Il with every convenience; rent moderate.
Al BroughtOn street.
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I ARGE south room, furni he'd or unfur-
IL nished, bath room adjoining; rent low.
Also rooms on ground floor. suitable for dress
making. Corner Whitaker and Hull streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

nONKEY WANTED to purchase Apply
" at once to ". D. WAPLEs, ~ Bay 81
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

Polo caps are selling for 10c. at the
"Famous," 40 Congress street, three
doors from the corner OF Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13
Lfguio Cub.

The exact color Of English Sterling Gold.
PRICE SOC.
Used by over ] 200 Manufacturers and elders.
These splendid products have been before
the public since 1916. and they have invara-
bly, been awarded the highest prize wherever
exhibited They were used to decorate the
splendid homes Of ". II. Vanderbilt, Judge
Hilton, Gen. Grant, and many other wealthy
and distinguished New Workers. They are
ready for instant use and may be used by the
most inexperienced amateur.
FOR LADlES.-Ether Of tho above is in
valuable for Gliding Frames, Furniture, Cor
nces, Baskets, Fans, Photos. silk Notices,
Decorative Painting. etc. Any one can use
them. Ask for Williams Gold or Ruby's
Gliding, and refuse all substitutes.
Sold by all Art Deslers and Druggists.
New York Chemical Mfg Co.. 8 f.. 4th st,,N.Y.
Either will be sent by mail for &c extra
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

A FEW nice rooms to rent, with or without
"A board, furnished or upfurnlshed. MRS.
7. j. FITZPATRICK. north west corner Mont
gomerv and State streets.
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ssliarrllampoua alIamts.

WANTED, until June, a parlor floor Tor
w light housekeeping furnish ID; CEN
trally located terms must be reaso" "eps. NJ
dress, Immediately. X, Morning - ~, eta,
ing terms and location.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DOR RENT, house on Jones street, second
L door east of Habersham. Apply Price,
four doors from Taylor street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

TOR RENT, furnished room, nice for gem
L tleman. Apply at No. 1914 Hull street.
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hni,sre anO $lnrrs tor Rent.

LNOR KENT. that large double house corner
L AbercOrn and Congress streets. having for
the last five years been used as boarding
house; will be rented cheap to a responsible
party. Apply TO SELIG MENDEL, Jefferson,
near Henry street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DOOMs FOR RENT. Apply at 15s York
IL street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

1 OOk out for bargains; no nonsense; don't
Il believe what you READ, but call and see
our immense line OF House Furnishing Goods,
Furniture, Stoves and Shades, at prices at
which you can supply your wants, at NATH-
AN BROS, 1856 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

Despite the precautions observed on all
hdes, IT has leaked out that Mrs. Astor's
mAlady ~ similar to Gen. Grant's-caDcer
VI the tongue. She is now In the coun-
wy II Is sale, under treatment, but not
much hope is held out OF her recovery.
her misfortune is everywhere deplored,
mhile the death Of the woman who lived
10 the very next house l came 20 in my
Walk-the late Mrs. A. T. Stewards white
marble palace-ealed only for a con-
Iemptuous sniff. The narrow and small
souled wife Of the great dry goods prince
VINO llVed out her gloomy life In the mag
Hnoent white pile had not been dead an
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DIANOs RUINED by imperfect or lrregu-
l. lar Tuning. Poor economy to employ
cheap Tuners. BEST and CHEAPEST way
10 keep always in playing order and ensure
preservation is to place in sole charge of our
experienced Tuner by the year. Our MIR. II.
n. MOORE with us many years. Is an ex
pert, and thoroughly conscientious in hls
work. Yearly Tuning sS four regular tun-
lngs, more If needed, replacing broken
strings and regulating action, keys, ETC., in
cluded. Single Tuning So. No competition
with cheap Tuners-here this month and OF
the next. Best work costs more, but is yet the
cheapest. LUDDEN Il BATES $. NJ. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

EOR RENT, a 7.room house. Inquire
Il LOUIS VOGELS Store, Jefferson and
Waldhurg lane
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

WILL pay fair price for an old Violin of
w hne tone. Address =. o. Box 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

WANTED, TO rent for three or four
w months, a good Top Pheaton. Best OF
care guaranteed. VIII buy if bargain ia o.
fered. j. A. BATES, l45 Taylor street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

NOR RENT, two-story frame house Henry
l. street, between Dray ton and Abercorni
possession gwen February Is. Apply 5. NJ
ROACH. 1872 Broughton street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

IF you are In want OF Lap Robes. Horse
Ladies'. Gents or Boys Saddles and Brides,
Mill or Gin Betting of anv kind. Trunks and
Travelling Bags f'om the cheapest to the
finest grades, you will find nice, well selec-
ted stock To choose from at W. b. NELL &
co. IS, 100 Congress street.
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Boarntng.
Ybotonraphu.

wv ANTED, boarders at 81 West BROAD
w street; nice accom- modations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

MILK SHAKES, with pure Fruit Juices, at
M LIVINGSTON'S PHARMACY, Leader
and Introducer of all fancy temperance
drinks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DATENTS.-THOS. Z. SIMPSON, Wash
L ington, D. G. No pay asked for patents
until obtained. Write for Inventors Guide.
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EOR RENT, one of those lne seven room
Il houses on New Houston street, bet ween
Montgomery and West Broad. Apply to r.
S. CLAGHORN, IS Bay street.
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WILL LEASE for 8 years or sell a newly
w furnished house, OF IL rooms. IN perfect
order. Furnished only ak months; pianos
mirrors. everything complete TO spoon.
Rent s25 a week, 10 South Broad street.
MARY JOSEPH.
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employment al1antrn.

NOUNG MAN. New York err. desires q po-
L stion Of any kind. Eiaht years expert
ence among the mercantile houses OF New
YORK city. References strictly first class.
a ddress A. B., Morning News.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DELE OF BALTIMORE-A Beautiful
ID Complexion. Ladl0a, use Nine. Soma
leafs Partisan Nut OIL aAd MilkWeed Powder.
10 removes and prevents wrinkles, beauties
and preserves the complexion. and keeps 1t
youth For sale at DAVID PORTER'S,
I29 Brou ghton street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

NOR RENT, with privilege oil purchase,
II building lots in Brownville, Southvie
and Eastland. at soc. to 81 q month. Lots to
lease near Whitaker and Anderson streets.
Apply to DIR. l.. A. FALLIGANT, Isl South
Broad street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

WANTED, by March Isl, position by
w young man, three years experience in
the drug business. Address DRUGS, News
office.
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SITUATION as travelling salesman for drug
~ or specially house; ten years experience
IN retail stores, both North and South. Can
furnish good references. Address DRUGS,
Morning News Office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-13

DRUG BUSINESS and Orange Grove for
~ sale. For particulars, apply TO I. b.
MCCALL, Plant City. Fla.
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For Sale.

nor SALE. outside House Blinds in perfect
II order; also, one large Cooking Range;
nearly neg. Address u. O. Box ~.
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EOR RENT. the store No. l65 Congress
IT street, next to the corner of Barnard
street. For terms apply to GEO. W. OWENS,
ll3 Bay street,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-23

The members of the Bar of this county
and the officers of the Court having assem-
bled during the May Term, 1887, for the
purpose of preparing for recordation proper
testimonials of the respect and high esti-
mate in which they hold the memory Of
their deceased associate, the late Hon. Isaac
Fouke, the meeting was called to order by
Andrew E. Kennedy, Esq, and on motion
the Hon. Judge Frank Beckwith was elect
ed Chairman. On motion, Messrs. B. ID.
| Gibson, Andrew E. Kennedy and w. II.
Travers were appointed Committee with
instructions to draft a set of resolutions in
pursuance of the objects of the meeting
and appropriate to the memory of their de-
ceased brother.
At session of the Court the following
preamble and resolutions reported by the
Committee and unanimously adopted by the
Bar, were presented and after appropriate
remarks by Judge Beckwith and Hon. VIM.
II. Travers, A. E. Kennedy, Cleon Moore,
B. D. Gibson, Esqs., by direction of the
Court they were entered upon the Court re-
cords:
WHEREAS, The members of the Bar of JEFF
ferson County have heard with regret of the
death of their late associate ISAAC FoUKE, and
are DESTROYS of giving expression TO their re-
spect for his memory by placing upon the rec
| ords of the tribunal in which he practiced for
more than half century, a testimonial OF their
estimate in his professional life and actions
| therefore, it is
Resolrcd, 1st That they recall with the kind
! liest feelings of friendship the gentle and
courteous demeanor of their deceased brother
in all his professionally intercourse.
I'd. That they deem worthy of imitation by
the younger members, his persistent ardor in
causes entrusted 10 him, whereby alone can a
lawyer attain to n career of honor and profit.
Sd. That without reaching after obtrusiye
greatness or the brilliance of extraordinary
eminence he followed faithfully in the line
| of duty the more honorable endeavor of COM
bining the profitable and congenial pursuits of
his profession with the promotion of the wei
| fare and comfort of the needy among his fell
| low-citizens.
4th. That the deep sympathy of the mem
bers of the Bar and Officers of the Court be ex-
tended to the family of the deceased.
5th That B. D. Gibson, the Chairman of the
Committee appointed by the Bar of this coun-
ty and Officers of the Court in meeting assem-
| bic be requested to present the foregoing pre-
amble and resolutions to his Honor, the Judge
of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county that
his Honor the said judge, be solicited to re-
| ceive the same and direct that they be recorded
upon the minutes of the Courts proceedings
with the usual badge of mourning.
b. d. GIBSON,
W. H. TRAvERs,
a. l.. KENNEDY,
Committee.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
fes 81 can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case. One man
took six bottles, and was cured of Rheuma-
tism of 10 years standing" Abraham
Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio. affirms :
"The best selling medicine have ever han
died in my 20 years experience, is Electric
Bitters." Thousands of Others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict is unan-
imous that Electric Bitters do cure all dis
eases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. On
" half dollar a bottle at Geo. T. Lights
Drug Store.
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You might perhaps think that when a
man hasn't paid his tailor for some time the
sartor;al artist would proceed as usual to
give him tits but he doesn't. The 5. a. isn't
that sort of creditor generally. Speaking
of fits: we saw an Express Agent the other
day wearing a coat that he said was thirty
years old. 1t was pure white, and looked as
if it might have been worn by old Adam in
Eden before he went into the Express bus
mess. If mother Eve ever had to go into
its pocket for penny or pinch of snuff or
her last Sundays glove she had to get on
her knees-the receptacle for things was
on the basement floor.